The Business of Art & Creative Strategy

This is a Vancouver based designer, Wendy Tsao, and her lovely business! She makes one-off plush toys based on a child’s drawing.  I love this, and you should take a look at what she has actually created based on even the most abstract scribbles.  I will forevermore scoff at any designer who tells me they can’t do a 3D sculpt or turnaround …

(via Child’s Own Studio | custom making soft toys with children)

Do you know the twin force of toy nature known as The Beast Brothers?  Top toy designers, urban artists - and purveyors of Mexipedia - they have teamed with another powerhouse toy artist, Huck Gee for this unreal, hand painted, golden Azteca 8” custom Dunny series.  I’m pretty sure these will sell out in less than an hour, so get on the webstore before 1 pm (EST) on April 20th.  Congrats guys! You’ve totally outdone yourselves this time!

Head’s up San Francisco art and party people!  TOTT Global - makers of art-inspired puzzles and games - is bringing Art Basel to their home town.

Love these guys - and their products. In fact, you’ll be seeing some Camilla d’Errico x TOTT very soon.
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Press Release and details below:
After tremendous succes at Art Basel in Miami, TOTT Global (www.tottglobal.com) will now be showcasing their work for the first time in the company’s home turf of San Francisco. We invite you to come and enjoy the opening for the exhibition at RVCA’s flagship store (1485 Haight Street) on February 5th from 6pm - 9pm.  Bring your friends, family and lovers to check out new works by Donny Miller, Mike Giant, Anthony Ausgang, Claw Money, Tara McPherson, Nate Van Dyke, Greg Mike, Mark Bode, and Oliver Black.  While knocking back complimentary drinks courtesy of PBR and Blue Angel vodka, listening to PartyPat (BLAP Productions) on the 1s and 2s spinning fresh dub step and classic hip-hop.  After getting buzzed and artsy join us for the official afterparty at Vessel in Union Square where DJ DRU (JRD/BLAP Productions) will be opening for Pheeko Dubfunk (Swank Records) setting the vibe for a sweet sexy house party in an intimate setting.  Free entrance before 11 and 2x1 drinks with password “Basel.”

Gallery Show

When:  Saturday, February 5th - 6pm to 9pmWhere:  RVCA San Francisco - 1485 Haight Street @ Ashbury  www.rvca.com

After Party

When: Saturday, February 5th - 9pm to 2am (free before 11, password “Basel”Where:  Vessel, 85 Campton Place (behind Nike Town)  http://www.vesselsf.com/